[April Tues 17]
Affairs in Alaska judgeship are in
chaotic state. It looks as if the President
intended to pay all debts due this state by
giving us the appointment of Consul General
to Japan, which we are entitled to anyway.
The age limit in the Alaskan Code bill has been struck
out in the Senate, which leaves Judge Brown eligi
=ble, and Senator Carter has the promise of one
which leaves but one other judge to appoint &
all the states grasping at it. Wilson is in
Washington urging the appointment of Shaw of Spokane
Cushman is endorsing Nickens, and Foster is
telegraphing to Grosscup to keep his friends from
endorsing Nickens. In reply Grosscup urged
Foster to secure my prompt appointment, to the
place. I telegraphed Foster saying, "Much
prefer Japan, but leave everything with you"
Evening News announces desperate fight on between
Nickens and Wilson - Nickens will not be
appointed. It looks at this time as if I could
not get Alaskan Judgeship